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S987 CTV

1998 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,971 mi
Last recorded152,971 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Isuzu Trooper117,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 CTV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2015 152,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

slight play in offside and nearside front steering arm joints

Pass 15 Sep 2014 149,933 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 147,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 144,523 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 144,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 141,694 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 136,039 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 136,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 130,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 126,189 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 126,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 121,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 111,153 miles

front brake discs worn.

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

nearside outter drive shaft boot cracking

offside outter drive shaft boot cracking.

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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S987 CTV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 117,851 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S987 CTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S987 CTV registered?

S987 CTV is a 1998 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S987 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 CTV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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